Quite.

I have a largely Scottish heritage, and with it comes red-brown hair, a lanky build, and exceptionally pale skin. I burn within minutes of indirect sunlight...and am simply incapable of tanning. Burning hurts and is unhealthy in general; as such, I use sunblock year-round and try to keep my skin covered when outdoors if I can (though I don't do well with heat in general, so unfortunately I can't handle long sleeves and pants in the sticky summers here).

Personally, I like my pale skin; I think all skin tones can be attractive, and since I have this one why not take care of it?

Fake tan goo leaves my skin orange (I tried it once when I was younger). I've never had a real tan (or been any other color than very white or very red), and don't plan on trying; I doubt it would be possible anyway and why bother? I like what I have, and will appreciate darker color on others instead.<br />I like the paleness and the bits of freckles I do have, and hopefully will keep my skin from being damaged more in the future.

Embrace the skin you have. I live where everyone tans year round it seems and they don't know when to stop. i guess they enjoy having the leather look. I don't tan but if I am outside I use block and get color easily. pale is wonderful!

More From People Who Are Pale In a World That Tans

i have naturally pale skin and everytime i go out people asume i'm ill i contantly have people asking me if i feel ok and people telling me to wear more makeup like its a crime to stay how you were born with pale skin !!